Surface Area of a Cube
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Directions: Read each real-life problem carefully. Identify the 3D figure, write the appropriate surface area formula, substitute the given measurements, and solve for the total surface area. Show your solution and write your final answer with the correct square unit. 1. A gift box is shaped like a cube. Each side of the box measures $5\text{cm}$. What is the total surface area of the gift box? Formula: __________ Solution: __________ Final answer: __________
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Solving Surface Area of a Cube
The problem describes a cube with a side length of five centimeters. A cube has six identical square faces.
The formula for the total surface area of a cube is six times the side length squared, or six s squared.
We substitute the given side length of five centimeters into our formula.
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